Jerez de la Frontera
An intriguing, evocative bodega, not only for its extra-aged sherries (at least 20, mostly 30 years old) but also because it houses the Colección Joaquín…
Must-see attractions in Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera
Echoes of Seville colour Jerez' dramatic cathedral, a surprisingly harmonious mix of baroque, neoclassical and Gothic styles. Standout features are its…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez' muscular yet elegant 11th- or 12th-century fortress is one of Andalucía's best-preserved Almohad-era relics. It's notable for its octagonal tower,…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Both architecturally intriguing – note the entrance's original 15th-century Mudéjar artesonado (ceiling of interlaced beams with decorative inserts) and…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Home to the famous Tío Pepe brand, 1835-founded González–Byass is one of Jerez' biggest sherry houses, just west of the Alcázar. There are several daily…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Built between the 15th and 18th centuries, this richly adorned church blends Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture, and was modelled on Seville…
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Jerez de la Frontera
In the Santiago quarter, Jerez' modern archaeology museum houses fascinating local relics dating from Paleolithic to 20th-century times. Grab a detailed…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Three or four daily tours (no bookings needed) each in English, Spanish and German, and one in French, all including three-sherry tastings; the website…
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Jerez de la Frontera
The Circuito de Jerez, on the A382 10km northeast of town, hosts several motorcycle- and car-racing events every year (usually in March, April or May),…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Book ahead for the excellent-value, English- or Spanish-language tours of the handsome, vine-shaded Lustau bodega, founded in 1896. 'Standard' visits (€18…
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Jerez de la Frontera
Part of the famous Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre, Jerez' Horse-Carriage Museum includes an 18th-century Binder hunting break.
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Jerez de la Frontera
This 15th- to 17th-century church, with a sand-coloured baroque exterior, is home to the patron saint of Jerez, Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Our Lady of…
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Jerez de la Frontera
A couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral stands the handsome 16th-century old town hall.
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Jerez de la Frontera
Founded by Alfonso X El Sabio, this 14th- to 16th-century Gothic church is one of Jerez' oldest.
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Jerez de la Frontera
A lovely 15th-century Mudéjar church, a couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral.
